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Sat 9th Jul 12:00 pm 1:00 pm | Tree identification Walk, Mt. Jewett Sop in and walk on the general Kane Trail to identify some of the tree species that call the park home. The Kane trail is an easy 1-mile loop trail. Meet in the overflow parking lot. Dress for the weather! For more information call 814-778-5467 Or visit www.dcnr.pa.gov/StateP......aspx Kinzua Bridge State Park, 296 Viaduct Rd, Mt Jewett, PA 16740 | |
Tue 12th Jul 8:00 am 2:00 pm | Project Learning Tree Educator Workshop, Mt. Jewett This is an Educator Workshop with 6 hours of Act 48 credit given. The curriculum is gaged for Kindergarten through 8th grade. Participants will receive the PLT Curriculum Guide as part of the workshop. The cost for the workshop is $10. You must register for this event by calling 814-778-5467 or visit www.dcnr.pa.gov/StateP......aspx Kinzua Bridge State Park, 296 Viaduct Rd, Mt Jewett, PA 16740 | |
Sat 16th Jul 2:00 pm 3:00 pm | Fireflies, Benezette Summertime in Benezette is a little extra bright at night thanks to these friendly insect lumineers. Stop in and enjoy a presentation on Pennsylvania's state insect and learn what makes them so unique. Maybe you will even catch a few while camping in elk country. For more information call 814-787-5173 Or visit elkcountryvisitorcenter.....ours/ Elk Country Visitor Center, 950 Winslow Hill Rd, Benezette, PA 15821 | |
Sat 16th Jul 3:00 pm 10:30 pm | Squatchfest, Kane, PA More info: 814-598-9179 or visit squatchfest.org Family Drive In Theatre, 6627 US-6, Kane, PA 16735, USA | |
Sat 23rd Jul | 25th Annual Motorcycle Benefit Run, Bradford Blessing of the Bikes @ Noon then Parade of bikes through Bradford, PA. Proceeds benefit individuals and kids and cancer programs supporting medical facilities. For more information visit secureservercdn.net/198.71.233.185/14c.fcb.myftpupload.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Kids-Cancer-Flyer-2021.pdf Zippo / Case Museum & Flagship Store, 1932 Zippo Dr, Bradford, PA 16701 | |
Sat 23rd Jul 2:00 pm 3:00 pm | Moose, Elk, Caribou, Whitetail, Benezette "Moose, Elk, Caribou, and Whitetail oh my!" The deer family has quite a few members! Join the Elk Country staff as you learn about the elk and their many cousins that live in North America. You are sure to learn something new along the way! For more information call 814-787-5173 or visit elkcountryvisitorcenter.....ours/ Elk Country Visitor Center, 950 Winslow Hill Rd, Benezette, PA 15821 | |
Sat 23rd Jul 4:00 pm 8:00 pm | Summer Wine Walk, Bradford The Summer Wine Walk pairsPennsylvania wineries with the unique historic Downtown Bradford business for anight of fun! Downtown Bradford, PA 16701 | |
Sat 23rd Jul 7:00 pm 9:00 pm | Kinzua 5K, Mt. Jewett For more information visit runsignup.com/Race/PA/.....athon Kinzua Bridge State Park, 296 Viaduct Rd, Mt Jewett, PA 16740 | |
Sun 24th Jul 8:00 am 12:00 pm | Kinzua Half Marathon, Mt. Jewett Registration Includes Performance Shirt, Drawstring Bag, Finisher Medal, Custom Race Bib, Free Professional Race Photography & Post Race Refreshments. $100 per person. For more information visit runsignup.com/Race/PA/.....athon Kinzua Bridge State Park, 296 Viaduct Rd, Mt Jewett, PA 16740 | |
Sun 24th Jul 1:00 pm 2:00 pm | Archery, Mt. Jewett Practice your archery skills in a safe and fun environment! The necessary safety precautions will be covered for shooting a bow, as well as the technical skills involved in hitting a target. Target and Bowes provided. For more information call 814-778-5467 Or visit www.dcnr.pa.gov/StateP......aspx Kinzua Bridge State Park, 296 Viaduct Rd, Mt Jewett, PA 16740 | |
Sun 24th Jul 2:00 pm 3:00 pm | PA's Invasive, Benezette If you look at the trees in Pennsylvania Wilds, you will notice they aren't as full. This is because of the Spongy Moth, previously called the Gypsy Moth, which is an evasive species in Pennsylvania. Stop in and join the staff at the Elk Country Visitors Center to learn about the Spongy moth as well as the many other invasive species that wreak havoc on Pennsylvania ecosystems and how to prevent the spread. For more information call 814-787-5173 or visit elkcountryvisitorcenter.....ours/ Elk Country Visitor Center, 950 Winslow Hill Rd, Benezette, PA 15821 | |
Sun 24th Jul 3:00 pm 3:30 pm | The keeper of Sea Grit Lighthouse, Bradford Full-time professionalliving historian, Kenneth Serfass, returns to the library with a new persona,Abraham Wolf, the first keeper of Sea Girt Lighthouse. Hear KeeperWolfe describe his duties and experiences and how he came through the Civil Warand into the Lighthouse Service. Wolfe will lead an interesting discussion of alittle-known part of our coastal navigation system before computers andsatellites. Sea Girt Lighthouse is thelast live-in lighthouse built on the Atlantic Coast. Join us for this freeprogram on Sunday, July 24 at 3 pm. For more information call 814-362-6527 Or visit Bradford Area Public Library, 67 W Washington St, Bradford, PA 16701 | |
Sat 30th Jul | Renegade Monster Truck Tour, Smethport The Renegade MonsterTruck Tour features over 2 hours of pure adrenaline-fueledexcitement for all ages! High-level and affordable family entertainment.Tickets are on sale now. McKean County Fairgrounds, 7172 PA-46, Smethport, PA 16749, USA | |
Sat 30th Jul 10:00 am 3:00 pm | Derrick Day Festival, Bradford, PA Celebrate the rich oil and gas heritage of the region at this Derrick Day. Stop at the museum and enjoy a day of craft vendors, food, demonstrations, antique oilfield equipment displays, candle making, a chainsaw carver, barbershop quartet, and talks of oilfield history. Admission is free. For more information call: 814-362-1955 or visit: www.pennbradoilmuseum.org Penn-Brad Oil Museum, 901 South Ave, Bradford, PA 16701, USA | |
Sat 30th Jul 2:00 pm 3:00 pm | Elk Walk and Talk, Benezette Join a staff member as they walk the trails around the Elk Country Visitor Center-Learn many interesting facts about the property and wildlife that often inhabit the fields. you will be covering topics such as what elk eat, where they spend their time, and how each season brings something different. For more information call 814-787-5173 Or visit elkcountryvisitorcenter.....ours/ Elk Country Visitor Center, 950 Winslow Hill Rd, Benezette, PA 15821 | |
Sun 31st Jul | Gravel Grinder Bike Races to be Held on ANF The US Department of Agriculture, Forest Service announcedthat Epic Races plans to hold two bike races in Allegheny National Forest. The first race, TheCook Forest Gravel Grinder, is scheduled for July 31st and will begin in Cook Forest State Parkand proceed onto national forest roads in the Marienville Ranger District. For information on how to register visit www.trans-sylvaniaprod.....;nbsp; Allegheny National Forest, Marienville, PA 16239 | |
Sun 31st Jul 12:00 pm 1:00 pm | Geocaching with a Bigfoot Twist, Mt. Jewett Visit the park to learn about the exciting hobby of geocaching! GPS units are provided on a first-come, first-served basis. You may call ahead to reserve a unit at 814-778-5467. The caches will have information about Bigfoot in them! Meet in front of the visitor center. Dress for the weather! www.dcnr.pa.gov/StateP......aspx Kinzua Bridge State Park, 296 Viaduct Rd, Mt Jewett, PA 16740 | |
Sun 31st Jul 2:00 pm 3:00 pm | Antler Scoring, Benezette "Woah! that is a 400+ bull for sure" Being in Elk Country you will probably hear that a lot, and you may be a bit confused about what that means. Now is the time to learn! Antler scoring is a fun and useful tool to have when exploring Elk Country, get a free lesson today. For more information call 814-787-5173 Or visit elkcountryvisitorcenter.....ours/ Elk Country Visitor Center, 950 Winslow Hill Rd, Benezette, PA 15821 | |
Tue 2nd Aug | National Night Out, Bradford Come together to form strong police-community partnerships. Free food, games, activities & more. The City of Bradford Police department will have officers available from 5 to 8 p.m. on Chamber Street to interact with community members as part of the event. For more information visit bradfordpa.org Chambers Street, Bradford, PA 16701 | |
Fri 5th Aug 3:30 pm 8:00 pm | Kane Wine Walk, Kane 2nd Annual Kane Wine Walk this year on Friday, August 5th! A few changes this year to enhance the experience! Registration is from 3:30 - 6:30 and lasts until 8 pm. For more information call 814-837-6565 www.facebook.com/event.....sfeed Historic Downtown, Kane, PA 16735 | |
Sun 7th Aug 2:00 pm 3:00 pm | Elk Talk, Benezette Elk Talk?You’re telling me elk talk?.... They do! Elk actually communicate in severaldifferent ways. Join our KECA staff as we learn about the many differentsignals and calls that elk make or use when “talking” with one another. In notime, you’ll be able to understand exactly what an elk is saying just bywatching them in the field. For more information call 814-787-5173 Or visit Elk Country Visitor Center, 134 Homestead Dr, Benezette, PA 15821 | |
Sun 7th Aug 3:00 pm 5:00 pm | Paint N Sip, Kane Paint & Sip with Clarissa Burford, $40 per person includes Wine, tasting Painting, and Light Fare Food. Tickets must be purchased and paid in advance. For more info call 814-837-8298 Or visit www.twistedwinery.com/ The Lodge at Twisted Vine Winery, 117 N Fraley St, Kane, PA 16735 | |
Thu 11th Aug to Sat 13th Aug | Festa Italiana, Bradford Celebrate the city of Bradford's Italian heritage with authentic and homemade Italian food, children's games, and rides. Enjoy cold beverages at the beer tent while listening to live music. There will be a meatball eating contest and fireworks on Saturday. The Festival will start on Thursday at 4 p.m., and Friday and Saturday at 11 a.m. More info: www.facebook.com/The-Of.....2803/ Festival Way, Bradford, PA 16701 | |
Fri 12th Aug to Sun 14th Aug | 50th Mt. Jewett Swedish Festival, Mt.Jewett For information Visit: www.facebook.com/Mount-.....35867 West Main Street, Mt. Jewett, PA 16740 | |
Sat 13th Aug | Gravel Grinder Bike Races to be Held on ANF The second event, TheAllegheny Forest Gravel Grinder, is scheduled for August 13th and will take place in the BradfordRanger District beginning at Kinzua Beach. Each event will include up to 150 riders. For information on how to register please visit www.trans-sylvaniaproductions.com/pgs Allegheny National Forest - Bradford Ranger Station, 29 Forest Service Dr, Bradford, PA 16701 | |
Sat 13th Aug 12:00 pm 1:00 pm | Make and Take tree Cookie Craft, Benezette Visiting elkcountry is always an exciting adventure, and you may even want to grab a souvenirto capture all the memories you made. Sometimes it can be hard to figure outwhich one to get. Well, the Elk Country Visitor Center may have just the thingand it’s free! Join us in decorating a tree cookie of your very own in your ownunique way. It’s sure to be the perfect way to remember the time you spent herein elk country! For more information call 814-787-5173 Or visit Elk Country Visitor Center, 134 Homestead Dr, Benezette, PA 15821 | |
Sun 14th Aug to Sat 20th Aug | 116th McKean County Fair, East Smethport More info: 814-887-5361 www.mckeancountyfair.net McKean County Fair Grounds, 7172 Rt. 46, East Smethport, PA 16749 | |
Sun 14th Aug 2:00 pm 3:00 pm | Elk Basics, Benezette New tolearning about elk? Join us for the basic breakdown as we learn about elkhistory, elk ecology, and elk behavior. Are you a seasoned “Elkspert?” We betyou’ll learn something new too! For more information call 814-787-5173 Or visit Elk Country Visitor Center, 134 Homestead Dr, Benezette, PA 15821 | |
Thu 25th Aug to Sun 28th Aug | Crook Farm Old Time Music Festival, Bradford For more information call (814) 362-3906 or Visit www.bradfordlandmark.org/ Crook Farm, 476 Seaward Ave, Bradford, PA 16701 | |
Sat 27th Aug 1:00 pm 3:00 pm | PA Mushroom Foraging, Benezette Members ofthe Central PA Mushroom Club will be onsite to provide information onmushrooming in our part of the state. We will forage on the grounds of the ElkCountry Visitor Center and then identify the mushrooms found. This will be agreat educational event! For more information call 814-787-5173 Or visit Elk Country Visitor Center, 134 Homestead Dr, Benezette, PA 15821 |